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It may be Frivolous, but it’s Free

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, look at you – you made it through another week. I’ll drink to that (frankly, I’ll drink to anything, but that’s just me…)! Let’s see how yours truly can help another couple of hapless … Continue reading →

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May Day Help is on the Way

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your Friday going? Are you able to negotiate your way into the weekend without yours truly’s completely useless advice? Well, good for you. Let’s see how I can (mis)guide two souls today. Dear Barbara … Continue reading →

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Easter Excitement

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I hope you had a pleasant Easter, one and all. My guess is that it was relatively quiet, given what’s going on in your present day. Now for yours truly, I’m your mid-century modern gal, … Continue reading →

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Advice to Make April Agreeable

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Want some advice? Yeah, I didn’t think so. That’s okay, I’ll dole it out anyway. After all, there are two fine ladies who do and maybe you will benefit from my half-wit wisdom after all. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Advice may be a Help or Hindrance

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Friday’s upon us again. Rumor has it that plenty of you are stuck at home with your, er, loved ones. And how would that be going? I’ve got a couple of letters from some rather … Continue reading →

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